While every resume should have a dedicated skills section, it’s also important to include soft skills in other parts of your resume to make it more comprehensive and appealing to potential employers.
Here are some ideas about where and how to write soft skills into your resume:
β Professional Summary
This is the first thing a recruiter will see on your resume, so make sure to add your best soft skills to make your resume stand out.
π Sample: A dedicated and motivated project manager with a proven track record of successful team leadership and problem-solving. Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
β Summary of qualification
If youβre short on work experience, adding this section is sometimes helpful.
π Sample: The ability to arrange tasks and data accurately, with attention to detail, lets us examine and present information accurately.
β Skills section
It is important to add a mix of both hard and soft skills. Generally, six to eight talents should be mentioned either with bullet points or commas.
π Sample: Leadership β’ Adaptability β’ Teamwork β’ Problem-solving β’ Empathy β’ Time Management
β Work experience
Highlighting soft skills in your work history explanations can be very impactful.
π Sample: Guided potential clients through the sales process, showcasing strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
β Technical skills
If you are in a niche field like tech or construction, be sure to highlight the technical skills with the soft skills you have acquired through your career.
π Sample: Guided junior developers in adopting best practices and coding standards, showcasing leadership abilities.
Be sure to show off both hard and soft skills, and use clear and concise language to explain your abilities.
Follow these tips, and you’ll create a resume that shows your strengths and gets you the job you want.